Mushroom extract may stabilise meat colour: Study
An extract from the edible mushroom Flammulina velutipes may stabilise the natural colour of meat, according to new research from Japan published today.
Archives for October 8, 2008
Food makers to stay on the alert for contaminated guar gum
Food makers must be on the alert for contaminated consignments of guar gum after Czech authorities detect unacceptable levels of toxic dioxins in a border batch.
New process could deliver better milk powders for chocolate
A new treatment could be on the horizon for dairy processors as German scientists report it leads to better processing behaviour of spray-dried milk powders.
China announces new melamine guidelines
China is taking steps to reassure countries that are banning its imports following the melamine crisis with the introduction of new safety levels for food and drink.
Wild blueberries take antioxidant crown
Wild blueberries have greater antioxidant content than common fruits such as apples, bananas, red grapes and strawberries according to Cornell University researchers.